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Elena's Serenade

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Elena's Serenade book front cover

Elena's Serenade is a children's picture book written by Campbell Geeslin (Dec. 5, 1925 - Aug. 30, 2017[1]) and illustrated by Ana Juan.[2] First published in 2004, it received the Parents' Choice Award the same year and was commended for the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature.

Story

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Elena dreams of becoming a glassblower like her father but he doesn't think it is a suitable job for a girl. So Elena sets off on her own, dressed as a boy, and travels to Monterrey, home of Mexico’s best glassblowers. The road is long but Elena has her songs to keep her company and soon, a few friends to sing for.

Adaptation

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Actress Sarah Wayne Callies has adapted the story into a screenplay,[3] which has been optioned by French production company FullDawa Films. David Atrakchi is producing the animated feature and has received a grant from the French film board (CNC) for the Pilot.

References

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  1. ^ Geeslin, Campbell (31 August 2017). "Ralph Geeslin Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information". Legacy webpage. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  2. ^ Elena's Serenade, Publishers Weekly
  3. ^ "'Prison Break' actress' screenplay optioned", The Hollywood Reporter, August 9, 2010